Holding steady.
Popularity of Nitza since 1951
Babies named Nitza per year in U.S. Social Security records. Raw births topped out in 2001, but relative to how few babies were recorded back then, Nitza's real moment was 1974.
Data table (by decade)
| Decade | Girls |
|---|---|
| 1950s | 34 |
| 1960s | 107 |
| 1970s | 115 |
| 1980s | 99 |
| 1990s | 83 |
| 2000s | 91 |
| 2010s | 11 |
| 2020s | 7 |
Meaning & origin
Nitza is a delicate Hebrew name meaning 'bud' or 'blossom,' first recorded in U.S. data in 1951. It has never been a common choice, with its peak usage coming in 1974 and a trajectory that has remained stable since. The absence from any top state lists underscores its rarity. For parents seeking a gentle, nature-inspired Hebrew name that stands apart from more widely used names like Maya or Shira, Nitza offers a distinct option with a clear botanical meaning.
Nitza is a Hebrew name derived from the word נִצָּה (nitzah), meaning 'bud' or 'blossom'. It is a modern Hebrew coinage, first recorded in the United States in 1951, and remains relatively uncommon. The name shares its root with the more familiar Nitza-related names like Nitzana.
Nicknames & variants
Variants: Nitzah, Nitsa
Sibling names for Nitza
Names that share Nitza's style, for a brother or sister.
